March 29, 2016 – The “Nordic Rocks” for Schools Program was developed to introduce a new generation of children in kindergarten thru 6th grade to the excitement found in the sport of cross-country skiing. The “Nordic Rocks” program is an opportunity for students to experience Nordic skiing during the school day, with their teachers and classmates, and to learn the wellness benefits associated with exercise and outdoor winter fun.

Prairie Rocks 'Nordic Rocks' participants © CXC

A Year in Numbers
Program History: 3 years
Schools Enrolled: 63
Students / Skiers: 12,500
School Days on Skis: 550
States: 7 WI, MN, MI, PA, SD, UT, VT
Skis: 1,800 pairs
Sit Skis: 10
CXC Miles Traveled: 21,000
CXC Staff Hours: 2,750

“The Nordic Rocks ski equipment is a great addition to our school, plus it is easy to use and maintain. Most of our students have never been on skis before, and would not have had the opportunity to try it out without this program.” – Tainter Elementary – Rice Lake, WI

Read the “Nordic Rocks” Annual Report here.